Head to head
iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone XS Max has the larger display (6.5" vs 5.8").
- iPhone XS Max carries the bigger battery (3,174 mAh vs 2,658 mAh).
- iPhone XS is lighter (177 g vs 208 g).
- iPhone XS is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $89 vs $99 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2018-09-21 | 2018-09-21 |
| Display | 5.8" Super Retina HD OLED | 6.5" Super Retina HD OLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2688 x 1242 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | Apple A12 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB |
| Storage options | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 12MP wide + 12MP 2x telephoto | 12MP wide + 12MP 2x telephoto |
| Front camera | 7MP TrueDepth | 7MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 2658 mAh | 3174 mAh |
| Charging | Lightning, fast-charge capable, Qi wireless | Lightning, fast-charge capable, Qi wireless |
| Dimensions (mm) | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 | 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7 |
| Weight | 177 g | 208 g |
| Colors at launch | Silver, Space Gray, Gold | Silver, Space Gray, Gold |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC | 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC |
| OS at launch | iOS 12 | iOS 12 |
| Water resistance | IP68 (2m / 30 min) | IP68 (2m / 30 min) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Space Gray | Gray |
| Most-chosen storage | 64GB | 64GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone XS | iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $89 | $99 |
| Battery replacement | $59 | $59 |
FAQ
iPhone XS vs iPhone XS Max, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone XS or the iPhone XS Max?
Both launched in 2018.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone XS Max: 3,174 mAh vs 2,658 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $89 for the iPhone XS and $99 for the iPhone XS Max at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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